FBI Arrests Suspect in Pennsylvania Over September ShinyHunters Hack
The suspect's name and charges were not released; FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency will keep working to disrupt ShinyHunters.
The FBI announced on Friday that it arrested a suspect in Pennsylvania in connection with the September hack of the FBI by the group ShinyHunters. The suspect's name and the specific charges have not been released.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency will continue working with partners to disrupt what remains of ShinyHunters and its associates.
In September, ShinyHunters hacked the FBI, stealing personal information of current and former employees and job applicants.
ShinyHunters has also targeted several other organizations this year, including GrubHub, the European Commission, JCPenny and Carnival Cruise. In April, the group targeted Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar and released financial information online after failing to obtain a ransom.
Last month, the Dutch National Police took one of ShinyHunters' leaders into custody. FBI cyber division assistant director Brett Leatherman previously said ShinyHunters extorted over $70 million after breaching more than 140 institutions since last year.
Quick answers
Who was arrested in connection with the FBI hack?
The FBI has not released the suspect's name.
What charges does the suspect face?
The specific charges have not been released.
What did ShinyHunters do in the September hack?
The group stole personal information of current and former FBI employees and job applicants.